I don't think we have to worry about any more heat waves here in Maine! We took out the air conditioners this week, trying to keep the cold air out. This is my favorite time of year when the weather is cooler but you don't have to worry about shoveling snow yet!

Yes, the Holidays will be here before we know it! When I was a kid they couldn't get here fast enough, now you blink and they're over!

Glad you got a nice surprise in the mail Bernadette! Nothing like getting a new puzzle book! edited by Purple Pisces on 10/11/2014

Tornadoes are a difficult concept to get used to. We too have a windowless room i our basement if needed. Most of the time I just watch the repetitive news reports on the tv in the finished section of the basement. We've had to go down the basement a handful of times in the past 5 years and never into the windowless room, thankfully.